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    Home ~ Recipes ~ Small Batch Quick Breads

    Mini Skillet Cornbread for One

    LAST UPDATED: Jun 27, 2022 · PUBLISHED: Jun 27, 2022 · BY: Sydney · Leave a Comment

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    Baked cornbread in small square cast iron skillet.

    If my small skillet cornbread is too much then this classic and easy mini cornbread for one recipe might be perfect for you. Great served with chili, beans, and rice, or for a snack. Slightly sweet cornbread with a tender crumb. Made in a 5.5-inch square cast iron skillet this recipe is just enough for one person to enjoy and maybe share or save a little for leftovers.

    this Recipe

    If you like a sweeter and larger version of this recipe take a look at Classic Skillet Cornbread or my Slow Cooker version. While you are in the kitchen, make a small batch of spicy chili to go with the cornbread.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients Notes
    • Recipe Directions
    • Ways to serve cornbread
    • Cornbread for One: Frequently Asked Questions
    • Recipes That GO Great With Cornbread
    • 📖 Recipe

    Ingredients Notes

    • Butter -  I’ve always used salted butter. The melted butter should be cooled down for a minute before adding to the batter.
    • Milk - Whole milk or reduced fat works equally as well.
    • Egg - Use a full egg for this small batch recipe for a nice light and tender texture.
    • Cornmeal - Yellow cornmeal has the deeper flavor you want for the cornbread recipe.
    • Flour - Use all-purpose flour.
    • Honey Use 2 tablespoons of honey for a hint of sweetness, increase honey if you like a sweeter cornbread. You can also substitute white granulated sugar.
    • Baking powder – This is needed for the cornbread to rise.
    • Salt: Salt brings out the flavor in food and you only need to a little bit since you are using salted butter.

    Recipe Directions

    (Note: please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the complete written instructions.)

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 5.5-inch cast iron skillet and set it aside. Heat the skillet to melt the butter. You can also divide the batter between two wells of a muffin pan or use a mini loaf pan.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.

    Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add your butter, milk, honey, and egg. Stir just until the ingredients are combined with only a few lumps remaining.

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes until the top begins to turn a golden brown. For a little extra sweetness drizzle honey on top before baking.

    Check if the cornbread is fully cooked by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center and if it comes out clean the cornbread is fully cooked.

    Ways to serve cornbread

    • Serve with soup and salad
    • Great with homemade chili
    • Great on its own with a little butter
    • A classic served with cabbage or ham steak dinner.

    Cornbread for One: Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you freeze cornbread?

    Yes. Let the cornbread cool completely then wrap tightly in saran wrap and place inside a Ziploc bag. For best quality cornbread can be frozen for up to one month. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

    What's the difference between yellow and white cornmeal?

    Yellow cornmeal has a stronger flavor and has more corn flavor than white cornmeal. White cornmeal flavor's a little more delicate.

    Recipes That GO Great With Cornbread

    • 2-Quart Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes Recipe
    • Ham Steak Recipe with Potatoes and Sauerkraut
    • 2-Quart Slow Cooker Spicy Chili Recipe
    • Old Fashioned 2-Quart Slow Cooker Cabbage Recipe

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    📖 Recipe

    small cast-iron skillet with cornbread and honey jar on table.

    Mini Cornbread

    A small-batch mini cornbread with a hint of sweetness. Cornbread tastes best the day it's made so this is the perfect size to enjoy. The batter fits perfectly in a 5.5-inch square cast iron skillet.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 slices
    Calories: 279kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • ¼ cup milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly butter a 5.5-inch cast iron skillet and set it aside. Heat the skillet to melt the butter.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
    • Make a well in the center of your dry ingredients and add your butter, milk, honey, and egg. Stir just until the ingredients are combined with only a few lumps remaining.
    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes until the top begins to turn a golden brown. For a little extra sweetness drizzle honey on top before baking.
    • Check if the cornbread is fully cooked by inserting a toothpick or cake tester into the center and if it comes out clean the cornbread is fully cooked.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 473mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g

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